Secrets, when held for so long, become like faded wallpaper in an old house. Once fresh and vibrant, they are now foundational- a defining quality that it impossible to picture not being there. “Dark Twist” unravels itself like the peeling of a brightly decorated Easter egg, and forces us to examine those fundamental events that shape who we are. Well crafters and exploratory, Dark Twist is a character drama that will stick with you.

This effectively atmospheric piece convincingly evokes the world of the traditional New England prep school: a fascinating subculture most of us have never experienced. Complex characters, literate dialogue, and concealed motivations keep the audience engaged and guessing. The view of the past is bleak, but the ending offers some welcome hope for the future.

Dark Twist gave me access to a world I know little about, and kept me engaged from start to finish. The layers of underbelly of the boarding school experience are slowly and insightfully revealed. Beautifully defined characters who can turn on a dime played with my allegiance and left me with the question: Do we ever truly rid ourselves of the demons of our past? This brilliant drama needs to be staged.